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Systemic Approaches to Addressing Child and Family Trauma are Key to Fully Leveraging Family First

The Family First represents the most significant piece of federal child welfare legislation enacted in recent history. Chapin Hall is collaborating with jurisdictions and organizations across the country as they... (Read more)

Published Jul 30, 2020

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Guidance for Children and Families Involved with the Child Welfare System During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The three guiding values of child welfare services are safety, permanency, and well-being. Maintaining child safety is essential, and even the circumstances of a pandemic should not undermine the vital... (Read more)

Published Jul 30, 2020

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The State of Prevention: Family First Act and Early Childhood Prevention Programs

The Alliance for Early Success hosted a webinar to discuss the status of Family First, the role of early childhood advocates in Family First implementation, and the role that racism... (Read more)

Published Jul 29, 2020

Racial Equity Toolkit Featuring African American Grandfamilies

Generations United released a new toolkit that feature grandfamilies-related content on the racism, bias and justice in the juvenile justice system, policing and courts and how it impacts African American... (Read more)

Published Jul 24, 2020

Racial Equity Toolkit Featuring American Indian and Alaskan Native Grandfamilies

Generations United released a new toolkit that feature grandfamilies-related content on the racism, bias and justice in the juvenile justice system, policing and courts and how it impacts American Indian... (Read more)

Published Jul 24, 2020

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Using Media Effectively with Young Children & Virtual Visitation

While in-person visitation is the best way to support families, it isn’t always possible during this emergency. Now more than ever, it is critically important that birth and foster parents... (Read more)

Published Jul 24, 2020

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Ethical Casework Practice

Caseworkers should be prepared to address a number of ethical dilemmas that may occur when working with children, youth, and families. The Child Welfare Information Gateway released resources that can... (Read more)

Published Jul 24, 2020

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Virtual Visitation: Guidelines Guidance & Resources to Support Virtual Parenting Time

The Department of Child Safety in the state of Arizona released guidance and resources to support virtual parenting time. Information include how to prepare parents and caregivers in advance to... (Read more)

Published Jul 24, 2020

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Coordinating Prevention Services in the Community

The Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative released released a podcast that explores how a child welfare agency can work with partners to ensure services focus on prevention in alignment with... (Read more)

Published Jul 17, 2020

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Achieving and Maintaining Permanency

The Child Welfare Information Gateway released strategies and permanency plans child welfare agencies have used to improve permanency outcomes for children. The website also offers relevant statistics and the history... (Read more)

Published Jul 17, 2020